How to Help Children Ride a Two Wheel Bicycle
Generally, a four to six year old is taking note of what their older siblings and neighbors are doing for fun outdoors. Riding the two wheel bike is definitely one of these activities.
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Instructions
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Two wheel bicycles are so much fun, especially when you're just learning how to ride one.
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First off, we have to make certain that the child we're helping is riding a bike that is specific to his height. Below is a great chart suggesting such details.http://www.sizes.com/sports/bicycles.htm is a most helpful site in suggesting a child's height with regard to which size of bicycle they should be riding.
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Next off, they must wear a helmet that fits. There are a number of locations that will give away helmets to children in the beginning of Summer or as a connection to some local sporting event. It's a great example for the parent to be wearing one when they ride with their child as well. My children received them from their own pediatrician's office at the beginning of Summer when they were but youngsters. If you have some knee pads or elbow pads, go ahead and use those also
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In Step 3 we'll be sure that the child is sitting comfortably on the seat of the cycle and that their feet are in the forward pushing movement. In doing this, you'll be holding on to your child's seat behind them, with one hand; the other hand will hold somewhere in between the hand grips, so as not to interfere with your child's learning about just where to keep their own hands.
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Encourage them to push forward with those feet on the pedals. Be sure to say supportive things as you make that movement; keep a nice, calm aura about the event. As a parent, you'll have a feel for just what speed to which you can bring that bike. Be certain that you don't push too quickly.
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Next off, you have to see to it that there isn't a crowd of people watching the situation. Often, when a child in this age group is learning something, they'll feel a little insecure about the process. While supporting them with words and patience is primary, it is also important to give them privacy when necessary as they move to another phase within a stage of development.
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Tips & Warnings
The helmet is of vital importance when riding the bicycle.
Patience is difficult at times, but if you keep reminding yourself that you're helping your child more than they will know, you may be able to relax- just a bit.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthmarketing/entertainment_education/tips/headinjury.htm is called "Head Injuries and Bicycle Safety", and it tells just how serious it may be for a child to sustain an injury of that nature.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/index.htm called "Kids and Bicycle Safety" is a more than helpful government site suggesting ways to help kids to stay safe.
Resources
- Photo Credit www.2wheelbikes.com
